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CEDAR CREST

MIDDLE SCHOOL

STUDENT

HANDBOOK

2020 - 2021

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Cornwall-Lebanon School District

MISSION STATEMENT

Empowering students

to reach their individual potential.

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Cornwall-Lebanon School District

Waiver and Release of Liability

Student Participation in 2020-2021 School Year

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented school districts across the world with a myriad of challenges concerning

this highly contagious illness that primarily attacks the upper respiratory system. Some severe outcomes have

been reported in children, and a child with a mild or even asymptomatic case of COVID-19 can spread the

infection to others who may be far more vulnerable. While it is not possible to eliminate all risk of furthering the

spread of COVID-19, Cornwall-Lebanon School District (CLSD) will take necessary precautions and comply

with guidelines, as feasible, from federal, state, and local governments, Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC), Pennsylvania Department of Health (PDoH), Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) as

well as the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and Pennsylvania Interscholastic

Athletic Association (PIAA), to reduce the risk of exposure to students, staff, and their families.

All parents and guardians should be mindful that as long as there are cases of COVID-19 in the community, there

are no strategies that can eliminate transmission risk within a school population. The goal is to keep transmission

as low as possible to continue school activities safely. As knowledge regarding COVID-19 is constantly

changing, CLSD reserves the right to adjust and implement precautionary health and safety methods as necessary

to decrease the risk of exposure for our staff, students, and visitors. Please be aware that CLSD is subject to

outside influences beyond our control that require our intervention.

By signing this form, the Undersigned voluntarily agree to the following Waiver and Release of Liability. The

Undersigned agree to release and discharge all claims for ourselves, our heirs, and as a parent or legal guardian

for the Student named below, against CLSD, its Board of School Directors, successors, assigns, officers, agents,

employees, and volunteers, and will hold them harmless from any and all liability or demands for personal injury,

psychological injury, sickness, death, or claims resulting from personal injury or property damage, of any nature

whatsoever which may be incurred by the Student or the Undersigned relating to or as a result of the Student’s

participation in schooling, athletics and/or curricular activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Undersigned

acknowledge attending school, participating in athletics and/or curricular activities may include a possible

exposure to a communicable disease, including but not limited to, MRSA, influenza, or COVID-19. The

Undersigned further acknowledge that they are aware of the risks associated with COVID-19 and that certain

vulnerable individuals may have greater health risks associated with exposure to COVID-19, including

individuals with serious underlying health conditions as listed at https://www.cdc.gov/ . While particular

recommendations and personal discipline may reduce the risks associated with participating in educational

activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Undersigned acknowledge that the risk of serious illness, medical

complications and possible death does exist.

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Cornwall-Lebanon School District

Waiver and Release of Liability

Student Participation in 2020-2021 School Year

We, the Undersigned, knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from

the negligence of others, and assume full responsibility for my Student’s education and/or participation in

athletics and/or curricular activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. We willingly agree to comply with the

stated recommendations put forth by CLSD to limit the exposure and spread of COVID-19 and other

communicable diseases. We understand that as parents/guardians we must monitor the health of my Student daily

prior to beginning the school day and communicate any health concerns with School District officials using the

School Symptom Screening Tool developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) (see below).

All students must stay home if, you or the student:

Have one or more symptoms in Group A OR

*According to the CDC – a cough must be uncontrolled and causes difficulty breathing (for students with

chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline)

Have two or more symptoms in Group B OR

Are taking fever-reducing medication.

We understand our responsibility to practice and reinforce good prevention habits at home to reduce the spread of

COVID-19. We will keep Student home when he or she is sick or shows signs of symptoms related to COVID-

19. We certify that the Student is in good physical condition or believe the Student to be in good physical

condition and allow participation in school, sports or any other curricular activity at our own risk.

Name of Student: _________________________________ School: __________________________

By checking this box, I/we acknowledge our Student is a member of the vulnerable population as

listed on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website.

Printed Name of Parent/Guardian: _______________________________________________________

Signature of Parent/Guardian: ________________________________________ Date: ____________

Signature of Student: ________________________________________________Date: ____________

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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Dear Falcons,

Welcome to Cedar Crest Middle School!

What an interesting time it is to be a CCMS

Falcon! We are excited to see you and get to

know you this year—even though it may not be

exactly the year we had planned! We want this

year to be successful and enjoyable for you as a

middle schooler—even though we know that we

will have challenges and unexpected bumps in

our journey together.

Middle school is such a wonderful time! This is

the time when you start to become a young

adult—you learn to advocate for yourself, take

ownership in your learning, and pursue those

areas that interest you. Do you see the common

theme?! YOU…You are an integral part of this

journey. We want to empower you to be the

best person, learner, classmate, friend, and

#CommUNITY member you can be! This is

the most exciting part of your middle school

journey!

Even with the uncertain circumstances that we

are facing in our world, it is important to

commit to your learning here at Cedar Crest

Middle School. There will never be a better

time to engage in your learning, invest in your

education, and build a foundation for your

future endeavors!

Whether our learning takes place face-to-face or

online, our teachers and staff will have high

expectations for you. As your principal, I have

complete faith that you will rise to meet and

exceed their expectations in every facet of our

Falcon Life! Every member of our team is

looking forward to helping you to succeed in

this journey!

Best wishes for a wonderful, safe, and healthy

school year!

Sincerely,

Mariah L. Rackley, Ed.D.

Principal

CEDAR CREST

MIDDLE SCHOOL

101 East Evergreen Road

Lebanon, PA 17042

STUDENT HANDBOOK

2020-2021

TELEPHONE 717-272-2032

ATTENDANCE EXT. 4191

GUIDANCE EXT. 4130

LEARNING CENTER EXT. 4126

NURSE EXT. 4131

PRINCIPAL

Dr. Mariah L. Rackley, Ed.D., Ext. 4010

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Mr. Francis A. Fiorentino, Jr., Ext. 4416

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Mr. Gregory R. Fulkerson, Ext. 4135

DISTRICT WEBSITE

http://www.clsd.k12.pa.us

http://www.twitter.com/DrRackleyCCMS

www.wakelet.com/@DrRackleyCCMS

www.mrsrackleyccms.blogspot.com/

www.instagram.com/drrackleyccms

https://www.facebook.com/cornwalllebanonschooldistrict

"Education is not the filling of a pail but

the lighting of a fire."

William Butler Yeats

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Mission Statement 2

Waiver and Release of Liability 3

Principal’s Message 5

Table of Contents 6

Faculty and Staff 7

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Curriculum 9

Academic Program 9

Making Up Academic Work 9

Honor Roll 10

Parent Conferences 10

Grading System and Promotion 10

Extracurricular Eligibility 10

Field Trips 11

STUDENT SERVICES

Guidance Services 11

Health Services 11

Medication Policy 12

Sunscreen 13

L.I.F.T. 13

Learning Center Library 14

Cafeteria 14

Computerized Debit System 15

SCHOOL POLICIES

Attendance 15 Unauthorized video tapping 16

Weapons 17

Alcohol and Other Drug Violations 18

Tobacco 19

Maintaining Professional Boundaries 19

Unlawful Harassment 20

Safe2Say Anonymous Tip Reporting System 20

Terroristic Threats/Acts 21

Search and Seizure 21

Computer Use 22

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

Discipline 22

Student Responsibilities 23

Detention 23

Saturday Detention 24

Suspensions 24

Abetting 24

Assemblies 25

Bullying 25

Cheating 25

Class Cutting 25

Classroom Misconduct 25

Displays of Affection 25

Fighting 25

Insubordination 26

Late for class 26

Theft 26

Vandalism 26

Water Bottles 26

Dress 26

Electronic Devices and Play Items 27

Cell Phones 27

Bus Transportation Regulations 27

Bus Student Behavior Guidelines 27

GENERAL INFORMATION

School Hours 28

Books 28

Bicycles 29

Breakfast Program 29

Bus for Student Activities 30

Fire Drills 30

Hall Passes 30

Inclement Weather 30

Instrumental Music Lessons 30

Insurance 30

Lockers 30

Lost and Found 31

Physical Education Excuses 31

Private Transportation 31 Publicity Release/Photo Refusal 31

Sales Campaigns 31

School Visitors 31

Student Activities 31

Telephones 32

Opportunities for CCMS Students 32

Wings of Praise 33

Daily Schedule 33

Floor Plan 34

School Calendar 35

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CEDAR CREST MIDDLE SCHOOL FACULTY

GRADE 6 TEAMS

Team 6-1 Team 6-2 Team 6-3

(Blast) (Blue Aggies) (Ironmasters)

Language Arts Mr. Cody Hassler Mr. Drew Gingrich Mrs. Pamela Manbeck

Social Studies Mrs. Terri McDaid Mrs. Kara Reed Mrs. Anne Marie Anderson

Math Mrs. Rachel Sparks Mrs. Kerrie Becker Mrs. Ashley Herling

Science Mr. Todd Gardner Mrs. Lori Brown Mr. Michael Trump

Reading Mrs. Beth Rodkey Mr. Michael Rohrbach Mrs. Rachel Zellers

Learning Support Mrs. Melissa Rode Mrs. Brittany Herr Mrs. Miriam Kreider

GRADE 7 TEAMS

Team 7-1 Team 7-2 Team 7-3

(Horizon) (Spartans) (Knights)

English Mrs. Hayley Christner Mrs. Cindy Fogelsanger Mr. Matthew Goasdone

Social Studies Mr. Jim Cage Mr. Christopher Muritz Mrs. Victoria Bray

Math Mr. Tim Fogelsanger Mrs. Darian Mayza Mr. Brian Brassart

Science Mrs. Katie Null Mr. James Arnold Mrs. Kim Sullivan

Learning Support Mrs. Megan Dodson Mrs. Ashley Rotunda Mrs. Tiffany Hauck

GRADE 8 TEAMS

Team 8-1 Team 8-2 Team 8-3

(Mariner) (Enterprise) (Endeavor)

English Miss Jamie Cikovic Mrs. Susan Schulz Mr. Andrew MacNeill

Social Studies Mr. Mark Wojdyla Mr. Ben Wohlberg Mr. Travis Gundrum Math Mr. Ryan White Mrs. Amanda Scrivano Mr. Steve Johnson

Science Mr. Scott Davis Mrs. Kayla Daugherty Mrs. Teresa Davis

Learning Support Mrs. Megan Dodson Mrs. Kristin Putt Mrs. Tiffany Hauck

Emotional Support: Miss Molly Swisher Life Skills: Mrs. Brittany Le

Speech and Language: Mr. Nicholas Raymond Librarian: Mrs. Pamela Raytick

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SPECIAL AREAS

ART

Mrs. Ashley Bott

Mrs. Debra Ryland

CAREER AWARENESS

Miss Kelly Snyder

CREATIVITY LAB

Mr. Ray Truex

ESL

Miss Julia Kenny

GIFTED FACILITATOR

Mrs. Ashley Bott

GUIDANCE

Mrs. Mary Brandt, 6th Grade

Mr. Blair Fisher, 7th Grade

Mr. Donald Swartz, 8th Grade

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Dr. Christopher Greenawalt

INDUSTRIAL ARTS

Mr. Steven Lyter

MUSIC

Mr. Jared Daubert

Ms. Heidi Eck

Mrs. Leslie Rauchut

PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH

Mrs. Abbey Amar

Mr. Jonathan Brubaker

Mr. Eric Edwards

Mrs. Lynn Lechleitner

Mr. Benjamin Stum

Mrs. Stefanie Webber

NURSES

Mrs. Nicole North

Mrs. Ruth Ann Beers

SPANISH

Ms. Lori Patterson

STEM

Mr. Scott Davis

Mr. Chad Hibshman

Ms. Tracey Oblinsky

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

Mr. Daniel Stoddard

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AIDE

Mrs. Tina Eggert

IN-SCHOOL.SUSPENSION/DETENTION

PROCTOR

Mrs. Leanne VanAulen

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDES

Mr. Isaac Akor

Mrs. Kristi Glassford

Mrs. Christina Klimkowski

Mrs. Sherri Starner

LEARING SUPPORT STAFF

Mrs. Colette Raker

LIFE SKILLS AIDES

Ms. Sandra Barnhart

Mrs. Pamela Johnston

MEDIA ASSISTANT

Mrs. Gina Young

OFFICE

Mrs. Sheila Conapitski

New Staff

Mrs. Joan Light

Miss Katie Tonkin

GUIDANCE

Mrs. Robyn Koch

LIBRARY

Mrs. Victoria Siegrist

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ACADEMIC INFORMATION

CURRICULUM

Grade 6

Sixth grade homerooms are comprised of students

from all four elementary schools. Homerooms are

grouped together to form a sixth grade team.

Math, Science, Language Arts, Reading, and Social

Studies classes are taught by a team teacher. Students

move to special area classrooms for Physical

Education, Art, Music, and Computer Skills. Band,

Chorus, and Orchestra are elective courses and are

available to all students. Library instruction is

provided on a rotating basis throughout the school year

for each team.

Grade 7

Seventh grade students are grouped in teams similar to

the sixth grade. Most students in seventh grade are

scheduled for English, Math, Science, Social Studies,

Physical Education, Music, Computer Skills,

Environmental Science, and Applied Arts. Our

applied arts block, Technology Education, Industrial

Arts, Career Awareness, Art. Band, Chorus, and

Orchestra are elective courses open to all students.

Grade 8

Students in eighth grade are grouped into teams as

well. Most eighth grade students are scheduled for

English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Physical

Education, Health, and Exploratory Block. Our

exploratory block consists of, Spanish, STEM and

Creativity Lab. Band, chorus, and orchestra are

elective classes that are available to all students.

Hybrid Learning Model

Students at CCMS will attend school in a hybrid

learning model this year. Our students will be divided

into two groups—BLUE and GRAY. Students will

attend face-to-face every other day and virtually with

their teachers on the opposite days from

home. Students with last names beginning with

letters A-L will attend face-to-face at CCMS on

BLUE days and virtually from home on GRAY

days. Students with last names beginning with letters

M-Z will attend face-to-face on GRAY days and

virtually on BLUE days. Students with identified

special needs will have the opportunity to attend

daily.

This model allows for face-to-face instruction while

also allowing us to meet social distancing

guidelines. Our district has purchased new cameras

and microphones for our CCMS teachers to utilize to

engage our students in their learning on their virtual

learning days. Although virtual learning days will

take place at home, students are expected to log into

their classes at the assigned times and participate in

the new instruction that is taking place daily.

Each month, we will publish a calendar to identify

BLUE and GRAY days. We will run a six-day cycle

allowing for all of our students to have the same

number of face-to-face and virtual meetings with

their teachers. Our calendar will be BLUE Day 1;

GRAY Day 1; BLUE Day 2; GRAY Day 2,

etc. Changes to the district calendar may be required

in this hybrid model of learning (i.e., two school

picture days, etc.).

Academic Program

CCMS is moving forward and providing additional

learning opportunities for our students. Our vision

for our students is to improve their abilities to think

critically, problem-solve, and communicate with

others in their #CommUNITY. We want to focus our

efforts on our students’ needs, interests, and

goals. While we prepare our students to create,

innovate, and analyze, we are excited to offer our

students more opportunities for choice menus,

student agency, project-based learning, and

personalization of content. Part of this process is to

expose our students to more opportunities for flexible

grouping and differentiation through cross-teaming

and cross-curricular learning experiences. Some of

our honors sections have been removed to create

these learning opportunities for our students. By

providing these learning experiences to all of our

students, we are placing an emphasis on learning and

deeper understanding, not grades and increased

workloads.

MAKING UP ACADEMIC WORK

Requests for homework due to a student's absence

can only be made after the third day missed.

Parents may contact the office on the third day of a

student's absence for homework assignments. If

making a request, please call the middle school office

before 9:00 am.

A student who has been absent from school has the

responsibility to contact his/her teachers to make

up work that has been missed. Upon returning to

school from an absence, students must see their

teachers as soon as possible to discuss work they have

missed. Teachers will provide a reasonable

amount of time for the student to make up missed

work. Should this time extend beyond a report

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period, the student will receive an "I" (incomplete) in

the subject, and when the work is completed, a

corrected grade will appear on the next report.

However, if a student fails to make up the work within

a reasonable period of time, the "I" automatically

becomes an "F."

HONOR ROLL

The Honor Roll is designed to recognize students who

accomplish above average or superior achievement.

An Honor Roll list will be published after the close of

each grading period.

Superior Honor Roll will recognize students who

have earned A's, O's, or VG's in each subject.

Honor Roll will recognize students who have earned

A's, B's, O's, VG’s, or S's in each subject.

All students are eligible for Honor Roll status

regardless of their academic level if they meet the

above criteria.

PARENT CONFERENCES

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all parent

teacher conferences will be done virtually.

In an effort to provide parents with information about

the curriculum and teacher expectations early in the

school year, an Open House will be held for all parents

during the first week of school. At the close of the first

marking period, an additional opportunity will be

made for those parents who desire to schedule a

conference with their child’s teachers.

Please note: Parents may schedule a teacher

conference anytime by contacting the Guidance

Office at 717-389-1840.

GRADING SYSTEM

AND PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

Student academic progress will be reported to

parents/guardians four times a year. All grades will be

reported via online report cards that will be posted in

Family Access on Skyward.

Final grades will be determined by averaging the four

marking periods. Only final grades are recorded in the

permanent record.

For those classes that meet every day in a marking

period, the following letter grades are given:

LETTER NUMERICAL POINT

GRADE VALUE VALUE

A 90 – 100 4

B 80 – 89 3

C 70 – 79 2

D 60 – 69 1

F 59 or below 0

A plus or minus may be included with a letter grade

to define the strength or weakness of a quarterly or

final grade.

Subjects that do not meet every day such as Fine and

Applied Arts, Physical Education, and Computer

Skills are graded O (Outstanding), VG (Very Good)

S (Satisfactory), or U (Unsatisfactory).

The school reserves the right to waive this final

averaging process when there is evidence of lack of

preparation and application on the part of the student

during the second half of a course.

It is expected that students will be in attendance for

at least 80% of their scheduled classes. Students

with attendance less than 80% can be denied

promotion to the next grade.

Students whose grades consistently fall at or below

minimum standards (59%) will have their records

reviewed by the principal or designee. Two final

grades of "F" in any core subjects generally

constitutes failure of a grade and may cause the

student to be retained.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY

Cedar Crest Middle School expects students

participating in extra-curricular activities to

maintain a required level of academic achievement.

This requirement applies to athletic, club, musical,

and dramatic activities.

Cumulative grade averages will be tabulated at the

end of each week, and students found to be failing

two (2) or more core courses will be declared

ineligible for the following week or until the next list

is posted. No participation (i.e. meetings, practices,

games, or performances) will be permitted until a

subsequent posting reveals the required level of

academic performance.

(Reference CLSD policy # 218)

In addition, students failing two (2) or more courses

(all courses apply) at the end of the marking period

will be declared ineligible for the first fifteen (15)

school days of the next marking period. Final grades

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from the previous school year will determine

eligibility for the start of the next school year. If a

student failed two (2) or more courses (all courses

apply) at the end of the previous school year, that

student’s fifteen (15) days of ineligibility will begin at

the start date of the fall season. During the fall

preseason, only Monday through Friday will be

counted as ineligible days toward the fifteen (15) days

of ineligibility. Once school begins, the students’

remaining days of ineligibility are in accordance with

days that are academic, for example Labor Day will

not count as a day of ineligibility.

Students may not participate in games or events if

they are tardy or absent from school on the day of

the event. (Exceptions: a doctor’s note must

accompany the student when arriving to school. All

other reasons will be evaluated for validity by the

coach, athletic director, and principal.)

(Reprinted from CLSD Board Policy # 218)

The rules also govern the conduct of students

participating in extra/co-curricular activities.

Students who cast an unfavorable reflection on their

extra/co-curricular program or conduct themselves in

a manner deemed detrimental to the good image of

their extra/co-curricular program, even outside of the

school day or at school sponsored events, may be

benched, suspended, reassigned, or dismissed at the

discretion of their coach, advisor, director, or the

administration. This unfavorable or detrimental

information could come from your teachers,

community members, and social media. Participation

in Cedar Crest Middle School and High School

extra/co-curricular programs is a privilege.

(Reprinted from CLSD Board Policy # 227.1)

Because student participation in extra/co-curricular

activities is a privilege and not a right, and further

because students engaging in extra/co-curricular

activities frequently represent the school district, this

policy requires non-use and non-possession

behavior by students at all times, both within and

outside of school district property, as a condition of

participating in extra/co-curricular activities. A

student who comes in contact with drug or alcohol

use is urged to leave that location IMMEDIATELY,

to avoid temptation and eliminate suspicion that the

student has violated this policy. This Policy 227.1

supplements Policy 227 (which pertains to student

non-use and non-possession of controlled

substances within school district property), and thus

consequences for violating this Policy 227.1

supplement consequences for violating Policy 227.

FIELD TRIPS

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there

will be no field trips until further notice.

When students are on school sponsored field trips,

they are subject to all school regulations and the

supervision of the teacher in charge.

Students displaying unacceptable conduct in the

classroom may be denied participation in field trips

and face disciplinary action. Parents will be informed

in writing of planned field trips; including date, time,

and any other necessary information.

STUDENT SERVICES

GUIDANCE SERVICES

Counseling at the middle school level places an

emphasis on helping promote emotional, social, and

academic growth among students. Additionally, a

student experiencing difficulties in any area can seek

help either by directly contacting a counselor or by

asking a teacher to make a referral to a counselor.

Teachers may also refer students to counselors for

assistance. Both individual and group counseling

techniques are employed.

The school psychologist functions as an extension of

the guidance department. Referral to the psychologist

is an option as counselors work with students.

Involvement by the psychologist can include

consultation, diagnostic and prescriptive services, or

referral to an Intermediate Unit or community

program.

All counselors/school psychologists welcome

conferences and conversations with parents. They can

be contacted by calling:

Guidance Office 717-389-1840

Mrs. Brandt, Guidance Counselor ext. 4129

Mr. Fisher, Guidance Counselor ext. 4178

Mr. Swartz, Guidance Counselor ext. 4128

Dr. Greenawalt, School Psychologist ext. 4420

HEALTH SERVICES

The school nurse provides care for injuries and illnesses

occurring in school or while the student is under the

jurisdiction of the school. Treatment of injuries or

illnesses occurring at home is not the responsibility of

the teacher or school nurse. A student who becomes ill

or has been injured during school hours should obtain

permission from the teacher in charge of the class to go

to the school nurse. In the event of the nurse’s absence,

students must report to the main office.

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Health Care

COVID-19 Considerations

Due to recent and ongoing concerns, related to

COVID-19, and in accordance with the Cornwall-

Lebanon School District’s Health and Safety Plan

(published July 27, 2020), it is required that

parents/guardians perform a symptom screening of

every student, prior to arriving to school or the bus

stop every day. Students should not attend school, if

ill.

Students should not come to school if he/she has:

Temperature of 100.4 or higher*

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Cough, shortness of breath or difficulty

breathing

Eye redness, itching, drainage

Head lice (may return after treatment)

Or two (2) of the following:

Fatigue

Muscle or body aches

Headache

New loss of taste or smell

Sore throat

Congestion or runny nose

Chills

Nausea

Your child should remain at home until these

symptoms are resolved or medically treated.

*Temperature should be normal for 24 hours without

fever reducing medication before returning to school.

The school has a health suite staffed full-time by a

professional nurse - either a certified school nurse or a

school nurse assistant. Knowledgeable in many of the

health concerns of children and youth, the nurse is

available to students for health education and

counselling. The school nurse is a member of the

Student Assistance Team (LIFT) and can make referrals

for emotional and mental health concerns. She also

serves as a health resource person by working directly

with classroom teachers.

Leaving the Building Without Permission

Students who are ill during the school day must report

to the nurse’s office to be evaluated. The nurse will

determine if the student is to remain in school or go

home ill and will contact a parent if necessary.

STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO

CALL/TEXT A PARENT TO PICK THEM UP

FOR ILLNESS. THIS MUST BE DONE

THROUGH THE NURSE’S OFFICE. If a student

contacts a parent to pick them up from school because

of illness and it is not approved prior by the school

nurse, the student will be charged with an unexcused

absence. This could result in disciplinary action and

possible suspension.

NURSE’S OFFICE

Medication Policy

Whenever possible, medications should be given at

home. The following procedures were created using

the Pennsylvania’s Department of Health Guidelines

for Administration of Medications at School. Using

these guidelines, the Cornwall-Lebanon School

District has adopted the following medication

procedures:

Parent and physician signatures are required

for administration of all prescription and

over the counter medications (i.e. Tylenol,

Tums, and Ibuprofen). Medication consent

forms are available in the nurse’s office or on the

district website. A parent or adult designee must

transport all medications to and from school

unless an order to self-carry a medication is

signed by a parent and physician.

Medications must be delivered in the original

prescription bottle. You may request a

second prescription bottle for the school at

the time you get the prescription filled.

Prescription inhaler medications may be self-

administered and carried by the student with

written parental consent and a physician’s

order. The order must state that the student may

carry the inhaler and has been instructed in its

use. If the inhaler is used, the nurse should be

notified.

State Health Requirements

The State Mandated Health Screening Program

includes the following:

Height, weight, body mass index (BMI) all

grades

Vision screening all grades

Hearing screening in 7th grade and all learning

support students

Scoliosis screening in 6th and 7th grades

Physical examination by a private or school

physician in 6th grade and original entry into a

PA public school

Dental examination by a private or school

dentist in 7th grade and original entry into a PA

school

Monitor compliance with PA state

immunization requirements

Students are not permitted to carry or possess

any medicine while in school, unless an

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emergency medicine is documented with the

nurse.

Students are encouraged to carry a refillable

water bottle.

Students are permitted to carry and use cough

drops.

Students are required to return the emergency

information/medication permission form to the

school nurse/office staff by the second day of

school.

Students requiring daily or as needed medication

at school will need to have parental consent form

and physician’s order on file with the school

nurse.

All medications will be given under the direction

of the school nurse and will be taken by the student

in the nurse’s office under supervision of the nurse

or designee.

Any problems noted in the screening programs are

discussed with the parents and referral is made to

have further evaluation done by the appropriate

professional. Parents are encouraged to have their

family health care providers, optometrists, and

dentists do the required exams, but documentation of

these exams must be given to the school nurse.

In addition, the PA Department of Health requires

the following immunizations for students entering 7th

grade:

1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis

(Tdap) on the first day of 7th grade.

1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine

(MCV) of the first day of 7th grade.

Student Rules for Use of the Health Room

1. Students must check with their teacher before

visiting the school nurse.

2. Students will inform the school nurse of any

medicine that they have taken that day or are

currently taking or any changes in medicines that

may affect or impact their educational process.

3. Students will be expected to answer all questions

from the school nurse honestly.

4. Students will be expected to wait calmly and

patiently in the waiting area until seen.

5. Students will be responsible to see their teacher

the same day to make up any class time and/or

assignments missed while visiting the nurse’s

office.

Any infraction of these rules will warrant referral to an

assistant principal for disciplinary action in

accordance with school policies.

Sunscreen Use

In October 2018, the Pennsylvania School Code was

amended to include a section on Sun Protection

Measures for Students. Section 1414.10 states that a

school entity shall allow the application of sunscreen

during school hours, at a school-sponsored activity,

or while under the supervision of school personnel.

The full legislation is available on the Pennsylvania

General Assembly’s website: www.legis.state.pa.us.

Parents/guardians may choose to supply their child

with non-aerosol topical sunscreen, if it is approved

by the U.S. Food and Drug

Administration. Parents/guardians must complete

and submit the following information in order for

their child to apply sunscreen during school hours, at

a school-sponsored activity, or while under the

supervision of school personnel. By signing the

Behavior Code Acknowledgement, the parent or

guardian affirms that:

The school is not responsible for ensuring

that the sunscreen is applied by the student.

The student has demonstrated that they are

able to self-apply the sunscreen.

A school may cancel or restrict the possession,

application, or use of a non-aerosol topical sunscreen

product by a student if any of the following occurs:

The student fails to comply with school rules

concerning the possession, application, or use

of the non-aerosol topical sunscreen product.

The student shows an unwillingness or

inability to safeguard the non-aerosol topical

sunscreen product from access by other

students.

If a school cancels or restricts the possession,

application, or use of a non-aerosol topical sunscreen

product by a student, the school entity shall provide

written notice of the cancellation or restriction to the

student's parent or guardian.

L.I.F.T. SERVICES (Life Intervention for Teens)

You or a friend may experience times of emotional

difficulty for a variety of reasons. Adolescence is a

difficult time. Situations such as divorce, death of a

loved one, neglect, abuse, chronic illness, drug use by

you or a family member, or a great many other reasons

may result in feelings of confusion or depression.

Should you notice these feelings in yourself or a friend,

or see behaviors that could result with you or your

friend hurting yourselves, you can get help. Contact a

guidance counselor, teacher, or L.I.F.T. team member,

or drop a note in the L.I.F.T. box in the nurse's office or

library (all referrals are confidential; this means that no

one will find out who made a referral for a friend).

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Someone from the L.I.F.T. team will contact you or

your friend to see that the necessary help is obtained.

LEARNING CENTER LIBRARY

Our Learning Center Library is open to students

throughout the school day. When using the Learning

Center, students must show their student ID and the

teacher’s classroom pass. Students are permitted to use

the Learning Center during one period each week. If

a student needs additional library time during that

week the student should see the library staff for a

special access pass.

In order to provide an appropriate atmosphere for

reading, study or research, students are expected to

adhere to the following rules:

1. Talking should be kept to a minimum.

Conversations necessary for completing activities

should be in a “twelve-inch” voice.

2. Follow the directions of the library staff for seating

after book exchange.

3. Keep water bottles on the floor.

To borrow materials, a student must present his/her

student ID at the circulation desk. The card number,

title information, and due date will be stored in the

computer. Students may borrow two (2) books at a

time. Most books and paperbacks circulate for two (2)

weeks. Students may renew most books and

paperbacks ONE TIME. If a student requires

additional time, s/he may ask the library staff for an

additional renewal. The books will only be renewed a

second time if it is with the student at the time of the

request.

Students are required to check their library accounts

during their scheduled classroom visits. Reminders

about overdue material are sent to students via email. Before a book is declared lost, the student will be

given a Book Locator Sheet. The student must

COMPLETE AND RETURN the locator sheet within

3 days of its receipt. Failure to return the signed sheet

will result in a detention. Lost materials will be

charged at replacement cost. Overdue materials, fines,

and lost books must be settled by the end of each

marking period.

CAFETERIA

The school cafeteria provides the opportunity for

students to purchase a nourishing meal at a free or

nominal cost. Students are expected to exhibit good

table manners and proper behavior in the

cafeteria. Conversation among students is

encouraged; however, loud, boisterous behavior will

not be tolerated. Students who do not behave

appropriately will lose the privilege of eating in the

cafeteria. Cafeteria monitors may change students'

seating arrangements in an effort to maintain order and

safety. Students who repeatedly violate rules will

be subject to disciplinary consequences or be

removed from the cafeteria at the principals’

discretion.

Consequences for cafeteria misconduct include, but

are not limited to warnings, assigned seats, and

removal from cafeteria, detention and suspension.

Students removed from the cafeteria must provide

their own lunch or eat a school provided lunch.

The school does not provide the service of lending

lunch money to students. Lunch is a part of every

student's daily schedule, and it is the student's

responsibility to either carry a packed lunch or be

prepared to purchase lunch. Please be advised that if

students are caught stealing from the cafeteria,

they are subject to disciplinary action.

Updated Cafeteria Procedures for 2020-2021

When students are attending face to face

instruction during the Blue/Gray Hybrid, they

will be asked to complete the Falcon Café

Survey.

o The survey will be used to provide the

following information:

breakfast count for each homeroom

lunch count

hybrid meal count

Students will line up outside the cafeteria

before entering the serving lines

Students will be handed their individual tray,

and proceed to the designated serving station

of their choice

o Main Line

o Pizza

o Muffin Meal

Students will be able to purchase the

following

o Entrees, fruit, vegetables, milk, drinks,

and snacks

Students who pack their meal are allowed to

purchase milk and or snacks

o CCMS will have a designated checkout

lane for students who are purchasing a la

carte items only

Pin Pads have been replaced with scanners

o Students will be required to scan their

school-issued ID.

o Their school-issued ID will be linked to

their meal account where they can use this

account to check out their meal and/or

snacks

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o If a student misplaces their ID during the

lunch line, they may enter their number on

the pin pad.

o When pin pads are used, they will be

wiped with a sanitizing cloth after each

use

Social distancing floor decals will help

facilitate traffic and keep a distance of six feet

between students.

COMPUTERIZED DEBIT SYSTEM

The system consists of a touch screen computer

monitor and a PIN pad/Scanner, similar to that of an

automated teller or ATM machine. The student will

scan a school issued ID, which will access their

account. If a student misplaces their ID during the

check out process, the student may enter their PIN on

the pin pad. The pin pad will be sanitized before and

after each use.

Money can be deposited into the account regardless of

whether students are free, reduced, or paid status.

Money will only be deducted when a student uses their

account. Money can be deposited in the form of a

personal check or cash. If it is cash, please enclose it

in a sealed envelope and mark on the outside the

amount of the deposit, student name, and pin number.

Students will submit their deposit to their

homeroom teacher. The deposit will be sent to the

Food Service Office to be inputted into students

account. Please be advised that it could take up to

24 hours for the deposit to reflect in the student

account.

If the student is a free or reduced paying student, the

system will adjust and price their meals accordingly.

There is no limit on the amount of money that can be

deposited. Students will be notified when their

account reaches a low balance. Every student uses the

system in the same manner regardless of meal status.

Account information is kept confidential.

As stated in the National School Lunch Program

regulations, schools should provide "one lunch per

child per day." Students receiving free or reduced

lunches, therefore, may only receive one free or

reduced lunch per day. However, if students have a

positive account balance, they may purchase an

additional meal at full cost, and/or purchase a la carte

items. No child will be denied access to the full meal

of their choice.

SCHOOL POLICIES

ATTENDANCE (From CLSD Board Policy # 204)

Attendance on a regular basis is critical to a student's

success in school. It is also important to the school

district because it is the basis upon which state

reimbursement is determined.

If a student is absent or fails to meet the

attendance requirements as outlined in Cornwall-

Lebanon School District Policy 204, then a signed

note from a parent stating the reason for his/her

absence must be delivered to the Attendance

Office on the day following the absence.

A three (3) day grace period will be afforded a student

who may forget a note. If a written excuse is not

received within three days, the school will record the

absence as unexcused. State auditors require notes to

be on file for cross-reference with recorded absences.

Students who are absent from school may not

attend or participate in any after school activity at

either the Cedar Crest Middle or High School.

Cedar Crest Middle School students shall login to all

synchronous class periods during their off-campus (virtual learning) hybrid day.  While online, students:

Are expected to act and respond

appropriately at all times.

Are not permitted to videotape any part of the

online lesson, unless permission is granted by the classroom teacher. 

Encouraged to ask questions of the classroom

teacher, via the chat option or hand-raising

feature.

Expected to practice academic

integrity. Answers are easy to find using an

online search, but students are responsible for

understanding the difference between using the

web for help or support of learning, versus

using the web to cheat. Cheating is against our school policy and has consequences. 

Attendance will be taken daily from the synchronous

class period and if students were not present at the

designated required time, an absence will be

recorded.

*If a specific student is required to quarantine due to

a positive case or exposure, the administration must

be informed and will work with the student and family with remote hybrid learning options.  Medical

documentation will be required following district

protocol and procedures.

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UNAUTHORIZED VIDEOTAPING

Federal and state wiretapping laws prohibit the

recording of any personal conversation, including

live streamed educational instruction, unless all

parties to the conversation consent to the

recording. Additionally, the Family Educational

Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) requires written

permission of a parent, guardian or student for the

release of an individual’s educational record, which

may include the recording of any part of a school

experience involving a student either in an in-person

or virtual setting. Accordingly, the recording of any

live streamed educational instruction provided by or

on behalf of the Cornwall Lebanon School District is

strictly prohibited and will be strictly enforced to the

extent provided by law.

EXCUSED ABSENCES

The Board of School Directors considers the following

conditions to constitute reasonable cause for absence

from school: illness, prearranged medical, dental,

clinic or hospital appointment, recovery from

accident, required court attendance, funeral of relative,

family emergency, observance of student’s religious

holiday, participation in religious instruction program

(36 hour max. annually), and pre-approved

educational trips. Educational Trips will be excused

provided that prior arrangements are made. These

arrangements are to be submitted on an “Excusal from

Attendance” (Trip of Educational Value) form to the

principal indicating the dates and reason for the

absence. This form must be completed for a trip of

any length. An educational objective should be the

basis for such an absence. Educational trips will not be

approved for students who are failing their subjects or

have excessive unexcused absences. The district may

limit the number and duration of non-school-

sponsored educational tours or trips, college or

postsecondary institution visits for which excused

absences may be granted to a student during the school

year.

Students will be given the opportunity to make up

work missed during an excused absence. It is the

student's responsibility to make arrangements with

his/her teachers and to complete the work within a

reasonable period after returning to school.

Students who accumulate ten (10) days of excused

absence will be required to submit an excuse from

a physician for every absence thereafter. Parents

will be notified after seven (7) absences that a

medical excuse will be required after the next three

(3) absences. Subsequent absences that do not have

an accompanying doctor’s note will be considered

unexcused.

Physician's excuses must be signed by the doctor and

must indicate that the physician has determined the

student was too sick or unable to attend school on the

specified date(s). Notes from physicians may not be

altered in any way.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

The following provisions govern unexcused absences

under the Pennsylvania School Code:

1. After one (1) unexcused absence, the school will

send an Unexcused Absence Warning Letter.

2. After two (2) unexcused absences, the school will

send a Second Unexcused Absence Warning Letter.

3. After three (3) unexcused absences, the school will

send a Truant Absence Letter with dates of unexcused

absences, and legal penalties resulting from additional

unexcused absences. School Attendance Improvement

Conference meeting may be scheduled.

4. Any additional unexcused absences (6 or more

habitually truant absences) that occur after the SAIP

meeting will result in citations from the District

Magistrate’s Office.

5. Missing the bus is an unexcused absence. The

district provides bus transportation as a convenience.

However, the law requires that parents get their

children to school. If a student misses the bus, it

becomes the parent's responsibility to see that the

student gets to school.

6. Truant shall mean having incurred three (3) or more

school days of excused absences during the current

school year by a child subject to compulsory school

attendance.

7. Habitually truant shall mean six (6) or more school

days of unexcused absences during the current school

year by a child subject to compulsory school

attendance.

8. District staff shall provide notice to the person in

parental relation upon each incident of unexcused

absence.

TARDINESS

Students are expected to be in their homerooms no

later than the 7:55 am bell. All students arriving to

school after 7:55 am must report to the main

office. Students who arrive late to school between

7:55 am and 8:08 am, due to an unexcused absence,

will be assessed two tardy points. The accumulation

of tardy points will result in progressive discipline as

noted below.

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Points will not be erased at the end of the first

semester.

8-12 pts. 1 detention will be issued

14-16 pts. 2 detentions will be issued

18-20 pts. Saturday detention

22-24 pts. 2 Saturday detentions

Students who arrive late to school after 8:08 am will

need to obtain a late admission form from the main

office. Because the student’s name will be on the

absentee list, this admission form must be presented to

each of the student’s teachers during that day. The

student must return the completed form to the main

office by the close of the school day or be subject to

disciplinary consequences.

Unexcused tardiness will be considered an illegal

absence. Events including but not limited to missing

the bus, oversleeping, arriving late due to a trip, illness

of a family member, shopping, staying home to study,

hunting, fishing, and trips without prior approval will

be determined to be unexcused.

The amount of unexcused late arrival time is

cumulative. Six hours of unlawful tardiness will result

in an illegal day of absence being recorded. According

to the Pennsylvania School Code, after three (3) illegal

days of absence, parents are to be cited by the district

magistrate.

EARLY DISMISSAL

Requests for early dismissal must be in writing, signed

by a parent or guardian, and submitted to the main

office. The request should be presented on the day

prior to the early dismissal or certainly no later than

before school on the day of the early dismissal.

Parents/guardians are required to complete the sign

out/sign in sheet located in the main office. Students

should submit a note from the Doctor when excused

early for an appointment.

Parents/guardians are required to report to the

office and show photo ID before picking up their

child. This request is made as a safety precaution.

Because of security, parents may not go to their

child's classroom without first signing in at the

office. In an emergency, students will be called to the

main office.

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL

A student withdrawing from school must report to the

Guidance Office to secure a withdrawal form. This

form must be signed by each subject teacher, the

homeroom teacher, the librarian, the office and all

books must be returned to the child's teachers. All

library fines and other bills must be paid before a

student will be cleared to withdraw. A student

transferring to a new school will be given his report

card to present to the new school. Health and other

records will be sent upon the request of that school.

WEAPONS (Reprinted from CLSD Board Policy # 218.1)

The Board recognizes the importance of a safe school

environment to the educational process. Possession of

weapons in the school environment is a threat to the

safety of students and staff and is prohibited by law.

Weapon – The term shall include but not be limited to

any knife, cutting instrument, cutting tool, nunchuck

stick, brass or metal knuckles, firearm, shotgun, rifle,

bb or pellet gun, stun gun, look-alike weapon,

chemical agent, explosive device, and/or any other

tool, instrument, or implement capable of inflicting

serious bodily injury.

Possession – a student is in possession of a weapon

when the weapon is found on the person of the student;

in the student’s locker; under the student’s control

while s/he is on school property, on property being

used by the school, at any school function or activity,

at any school event held away from the school; or

while the student is on his/her way to or from school.

The Board prohibits students from possessing,

bringing, using, transporting, carrying, or storing a

weapon or any replica of a weapon while on school

property, while on school-related transportation, while

engaged in school-sponsored activities, no matter

where located, or while on the way to or from school.

The school district shall expel for a period of not less

than one (1) year any student who violates this weapons policy. Such expulsion shall be given in

conformance with formal due process proceedings

required by law. The Superintendent may recommend

discipline short of expulsion on a case-by-case basis.

In the case of an exceptional student, the

Superintendent shall take all necessary steps to comply

with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

When the school district receives a student who

transfers from a public or private school during an

expulsion period for an offense involving a weapon,

the district may assign that student to an alternative

assignment or may provide alternative education,

provided the assignment may not exceed the expulsion

period.

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG

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VIOLATIONS

Students found to be in possession of, under the

influence of, trafficking alcohol/drugs, possessing

drug paraphernalia or look alike materials, will

immediately be suspended from school and

notification may be made to the South Lebanon Police

Department. An informal hearing will be conducted

with parents to inform them of the situation and to help

them to find assistance. Within a reasonable time after

the suspension has been assigned, a formal hearing

shall be scheduled before the Board of Education, or

its designee, to determine any further disciplinary

action.

Guidelines for disciplinary action in this area are

clearly stated in board policy and will be adhered to.

Statement of Policy - The Cornwall-Lebanon School

District affirms that the abuse of controlled substances

is incompatible with the education and development of

its students and that even occasional use can constitute

a disruptive situation for the individual or other

students. Therefore, the use, possession, distribution,

and/or sale of illegal drugs, similar look-alike drugs,

over the counter medications represented as drugs, or

alcoholic beverages on school property or while

engaged in any school sponsored activity is prohibited.

Alcoholic beverages and substances and conduct

prohibited by the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device

and Cosmetic Act (Act of April 14, 1972, P.L. 233, as

amended; 35 P.S. Section 780-101, et. seq.) are not

appropriate in a public school setting. Similar look-

alike drugs, over the counter medications represented

as drugs, and/or substances are also prohibited under

this policy. Penalties for possession, use, sales and

distribution of look-alike drugs and over the counter

medications represented as drugs are the same as those

discussed in this policy for drugs and/or alcohol. The

Board recognizes the need to protect the school

community from harm and exposure to such

beverages, substances, and conduct. Alcoholic

beverages and substances and conduct defined by this

Board policy are hereby prohibited on school property

and in connection with school-sponsored activities and

events at all times. Violations of school district policy

are accumulative grades 9 through 12.

The use of alcoholic beverages, drugs, narcotics, or

hallucinating agents by athletic program participants is

prohibited and will result in a 20 calendar day

suspension. A 2nd offense will result in the student

athlete losing his/her extra-athletic/extracurricular

eligibility for forty (40) calendar days. Third or

subsequent offenses will result in the student being

ineligible for one (1) calendar year. These

consequences, as well as additional requirements, are

outlined in school district policy (227.1) contained in

the Appendix of this document. Violations will be

cumulative in middle school (grades 6-8), and

separately in high school (grades 9-12).

Drug Paraphernalia: All equipment, products and

materials of any kind which are used, intended for use

or designed for use in planning, propagating,

cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing,

compounding, converting, producing, processing,

preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging,

storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting,

inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human

body a prohibited substance in violation of this policy.

It includes but is not limited to such paraphernalia as

is identified in public laws, or as otherwise defined by

school policy.

GUIDELINES

I. FIRST OFFENCE A first offense is defined as a student in

possession of alcoholic beverages, drugs, similar look-

alike drugs, over-the-counter medications represented

as drugs, and/or substances, or a student who has

consumed such beverages or substances or who

violates any of the provisions of the CSDDCA. This

includes students while they are on school district

property, a participant in any school- sponsored event

or activity, or a student who enters school district

property or who participates in any school sponsored

event or activity after having consumed such

beverages or substances. The student shall:

(1) Be suspended out of school for ten (10) school

days. A drug and alcohol assessment will be

required.

(2) Be suspended for twenty (20) school days from

participation in all extracurricular, athletic, and

after school activities, and forfeit all in-school

non-educational privileges such as hall passes,

driving privileges, etc. School and/or school-

sponsored activities include, but are not limited to

clubs, musical groups, publications, athletic

events, and other activities such as National Honor

Society, student council, Homecoming, class trips,

fund-raisers, dances, Prom, Baccalaureate, and

Commencement.

Any student who violates this policy will cooperate

with a drug and alcohol assessment and will comply

with all Life Intervention for Teens (L.I.F.T.) Team

recommendations as a condition for readmission for

continued education following suspension and/or

required rehabilitation.

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If the student refuses participation in or does not

successfully complete the specific L.I.F.T. Team

recommendations, the student will be assigned to an

alternate educational placement.

II. SELLING ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS

OR MULTIPLE USE VIOLATIONS

A student selling or distributing, or possessing with

intent to sell or distribute, any substance or item

prohibited under the CSDDCA, any alcoholic

beverage, similar look-alike drugs, over-the-counter

medications represented as drugs, and/or substances

on school property, or as a participant in any school

sponsored event or activity, or if the student violates

this policy two or more times, shall be suspended out

of school for ten (10) days and cooperate with a drug

and alcohol assessment while awaiting a formal

hearing from the Board for reasons of expulsion.

A student selling, distributing, or possessing with

intent to sell or distribute, any substance or item

prohibited under the CSDDCA will be reported to the

police.

III. REENTRY TO SCHOOL FOLLOWING

EXPULSION/ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

PLACEMENT

After the period of expulsion/alternative education

placement, readmission to school may be considered

based upon the student’s documented compliance with

the L.I.F.T. Team’s recommendation followed by a

review by the Board or its designee(s).

If a student has received treatment at a residential

facility, s/he must provide the L.I.F.T. Team with a

copy of the aftercare plan from the treatment facility

and must comply with the aftercare plan in order to be

considered for re-entry to school.

TOBACCO

(Reprinted from CLSD Board Policy #222)

Tobacco products of any kind are not permitted on

school property. Students who are found smoking or

in possession of tobacco products, including matches

and lighters, will have those products confiscated and

will be suspended in-school for five (5) days. A

second offense violation will result in an out-of-school

suspension.

Students who violate this policy will also be subject

to the provisions of Board Policy #222 concerning

tobacco use. This policy states:

For purposes of this policy, tobacco includes a lighted

or unlighted cigarette, cigar, cigarillo, little cigar, pipe

or other smoking product or material and smokeless

tobacco in any form including chewing tobacco, snuff,

dip or dissolvable tobacco pieces. For purposes of this

policy, nicotine shall mean a product that contains or

consists of nicotine in a form that can be ingested by

chewing, smoking, inhaling, or through other means.

A nicotine delivery product shall mean a product or

device used, intended for use or designed for the

purpose of ingesting nicotine or another substance.

This definition includes, but is not limited to, any

device or associated product used for what is

commonly referred to as vaping or juuling.

Smoking equipment shall include, but not limited to,

matches and lighters.

The Cornwall-Lebanon School District prohibits

students from possessing and using tobacco or

smoking equipment at any time in a school building,

on a school bus, and on school property, whether

owned by, leased by, or under the control of the school

district.

The Board prohibits possession, use or sale of tobacco,

nicotine and nicotine delivery products by students at

any time in a school building and on any property,

buses, vans and vehicles that are owned, leased or

controlled by the school district.

The school district shall initiate prosecution of a

student who violates the tobacco use policy.

The Superintendent or designee shall notify students,

parents/guardians and staff about the Board’s

tobacco/nicotine policy by publishing information in

student handbooks.

The Superintendent or designee shall develop

procedures to implement this policy.

A student convicted of possessing or using tobacco in

a school building or on a school bus or school property

shall be fined and also pay court costs or admitted to

alternative adjudication in lieu of imposition of a fine.

Incidents of possession, use and sale of tobacco in

violation of this policy by any person on school.

MAINTAINING PROFESSIONAL

ADULT/STUDENT BOUNDARIES

All employees are expected to maintain professional,

moral and ethical relationships with district students

that are conducive to an effective, safe learning

environment. School Board Policy #824 addresses a

range of behaviors that include not only obviously

unlawful or improper interactions with students, but

also other boundary-blurring behaviors, including use

of electronic communication, that can lead to more

egregious misconduct and result in disciplinary action.

This policy is not intended to interfere with

appropriate pre-existing personal relationships

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between teachers and students and their families that

exist independently of the district or to interfere with

participation in civic, religious or other outside

organizations that include district students. Access the

full policy in Board Docs, under the School Board tab

on the CLSD Home page: www.clsd.k12.pa.us.

property shall be reported to the Office of Safe Schools

on the required form at least once each year.

UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT

The Cornwall-Lebanon School District strives to

provide a safe, positive learning climate for students in

the schools. Therefore, it shall be the policy of the

district to maintain an educational environment in

which harassment in any form is not tolerated.

The Cornwall-Lebanon School District prohibits all

forms of unlawful harassment of students and third

parties by all district students and staff members,

contracted individuals, vendors, volunteers, and third

parties in the schools. The Board encourages students

and third parties who have been harassed to promptly

report such incidents to the designated employees.

Complaints of harassment shall be investigated

promptly, and corrective action be taken when

allegations are substantiated. Confidentiality of all

parties shall be maintained, consistent with the

district's legal and investigative obligations.

In accordance with School Board Policy #248, the

following complaint procedure will be conducted:

Complaint Procedure

Step 1 – Reporting

A student or third party who believes s/he has been

subject to conduct that constitutes a violation of this

policy is encouraged to immediately report the

incident to the building principal or a district

employee.

A school employee who suspects or is notified that a

student has been subject to conduct that constitutes a

violation of this policy shall immediately report the

incident to the building principal.

Step 2 – Investigation

Upon receiving a complaint of unlawful harassment,

the building principal shall investigate the Compliance

Office. The Compliance Officer shall authorize the

building principal to investigate the complaint, unless

the building principal is the subject of the complaint or

is unable to conduct the investigation.

Step 3 – District Action

If the investigation results in a finding that the

complaint is factual and constitutes a violation of this

policy, the district shall take prompt, corrective

action to ensure that such conduct ceases and will not

recur.

Disciplinary actions shall be consistent with the

Student Code of Conduct, Board policies and district

procedures, applicable collective bargaining

agreements, and state and federal laws.

If it is concluded that a student has knowingly made a

false complaint under this policy, such student shall

be subject to disciplinary action.

Safe2Say Something ANONYMOUS TIP

REPORTING SYSTEM

Safe2Say Something (S2SS) is a youth violence

prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office

of Attorney General. The program teaches youth and

adults how to recognize warning signs and signals,

especially within social media, from individuals who

may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say

something” BEFORE it is too late.

Information can be anonymously reported through

the S2SS app, website, or by calling 24/7 Crisis

Center Hotline. The following provides an overview

of how the program works and will be implemented

in schools:

A tip should be entered

If a terroristic threat is made against the school, a

student, a teacher, or staff member.

If a student plans to hurt themselves or another

student.

When calling in a tip, the information below can help

Safe to Say react appropriately:

Be ready to provide the gender, grade level,

team, bus number, homeroom, or any specific

information that can help Safe to Say respond

quickly and identify the student who needs

help. This could also include student location,

phone number, parent information, social media

screenname, family members or friends.

After entering a tip, stay on the tip line until a Safe

to Say responder replies to your tip. They may

ask clarification questions and you can help

provide answers that are critical to helping.

If a tip is in response to a social media post, a

screen shot of the post can be sent to Safe to Say!

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Writing “IDK” or “I don’t know,” regarding basic

information is not acceptable. Plan to provide

information.

TERRORISTIC THREATS/ACTS (Reprinted from CLSD Board Policy # 218.2)

The Board recognizes the danger that terroristic threats

and acts by student’s presents to the safety and welfare

of the district students, staff, and community. The

Board acknowledges the need for an immediate and

effective response to a situation involving such a threat

or act.

Terroristic threat – shall mean a threat to commit

violence communicated with the intent to terrorize

another, to cause evacuation of a building, or to cause

serious public inconvenience, in reckless disregard of

the risk of causing such terror or inconvenience.

Terroristic act – shall mean an offense against

property or involving danger to another person.

The Board prohibits any district student from

communicating terroristic threats or committing

terroristic acts directed at any student, employee,

Board member, community member, or school

building.

The Board directs the Superintendent to react

promptly and appropriately to information and

knowledge concerning a possible or actual terroristic

threat or act.

The Superintendent shall be responsible for

developing administrative regulations to implement

this policy.

Staff members and students shall be responsible for

informing the building principal regarding any

information or knowledge relevant to a possible or

actual terroristic threat or act.

The building principal shall immediately inform the

Superintendent or designee after receiving a report of

such a threat or act.

When an administrator has evidence that a student has

made a terroristic threat or committed a terroristic act,

the following guideline shall be applied:

(1) The building principal may immediately suspend

the student.

(2) The building principal shall promptly report the

incident to the Superintendent.

(3) Based on further investigation, the

Superintendent may report the student to law

enforcement officials.

(4) The Superintendent may recommend expulsion

of the student to the Board.

If a student is expelled for making terroristic threats or

committing terroristic acts, the Board may require,

prior to readmission, that the student provide

competent and credible evidence that the student does

not pose a risk of harm to others.

In the case of exceptional students, the district will

take all steps necessary to comply with the Individuals

with Disabilities Education Act.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

(Reprinted from CLSD Board Policy #226)

The Board acknowledges that while all persons are

constitutionally protected against unreasonable

searches and seizures, the need to maintain a safe and

healthy school environment may involve searches of

persons, lockers, automobiles, and may involve the

use of drug dogs.

The following conditions shall be used in the

implementation of this policy.

Searches of Lockers

All lockers are and shall remain the property of the

school district. As such, students shall have no

expectation of privacy in their lockers.

Students are encouraged to keep their assigned lockers

closed and locked against incursion by other students;

but no student may use a locker as a depository for a

substance or object which is prohibited by law or

district regulations, or which constitutes a threat to

health, safety or welfare of the occupants of the school

building or the building itself.

School authorities may search a student’s locker and

seize any illegal materials. Such materials may be

used as evidence against the student in disciplinary

proceedings. The student(s) shall be notified and

given an opportunity to be present. However, where

school authorities have reasonable suspicion that the

locker contains materials which pose a threat to the

health, welfare, and safety of the students in the

school, a student’s locker may be searched without

prior warning.

Use of Drug Dogs

School authorities may use, at their discretion,

specially trained drug-sniffing dogs. The use of such

dogs made be made without notice. The use of such

dogs may be made upon lockers and automobiles on

school district premises without any reasonable

suspicion by school district authorities.

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Search of Persons

Searches will be conducted by a school administrator

or his/her designee. A search of a person may include

a pat down search, a partial disrobing search, and/or

strip search. A search of a person may also include a

person’s handbag, gym bag, backpack, or any other

similar item.

Procedures for searches will be conducted in

accordance with CLSD Board Policy #226.

COMPUTER USE

Students using computers at Cedar Crest Middle

School must adhere to the following regulations:

1. Will not abuse or misuse any of the computer

equipment in any way.

2. Will use only the software designated for student

use by the teacher.

3. Will use only software approved for use and

licensed to Cedar Crest Middle School on school

computers. Will not bring in any other software.

4. Software, games and files may not be downloaded

or installed.

5. Will not attempt to steal passwords, use a proxy

server, or access menus, programs or files not

designated for student use.

6. Will not alter the system software or setup on any

computer.

7. Will not tamper with or alter any files belonging to

another individual.

8. Will not print more than two (2) copies of any

document without permission from a teacher.

9. Understand that teacher computers and network

servers are off limits to students.

10. Understand that game software which is on the

computer may only be used at times indicated by the

teacher.

11. Will not conduct unapproved or inappropriate

internet searches.

12. Listening to unauthorized music and streaming

audio or video from internet sites is prohibited.

13. Understand that violation of any of these rules will

result in appropriate disciplinary action which may

include but is not limited to detention, removal from

class, suspension, payment of damages, and loss of

privileges for the rest of the year.

14. Students using 1:1 devices are expected to review

and adhere to the expectations and policy agreements

found in the One to One Device Handbook located on

the CLSD website.

I understand that the device and its accessory

equipment (battery, power cord, case, etc.) are

the property of the Cornwall-Lebanon School

District.

I understand that the student, with the support of

the parent/guardian, is responsible for the daily

care and maintenance of the device (this includes

various accessories such as the battery, power

cord, case, etc.).

I understand and agree to abide by the rules and

regulations of the Acceptable Use Policy and

guidelines outlined in the One-to-One Handbook.

Failure to abide by these policies will result in

disciplinary action.

I understand that I must report all device

damages, or the theft/loss of the device to school

administration.

I understand that, unless instructed otherwise by

a teacher, I must have my device along with the

power cord with me and charged each day for

every class.

I understand that if I did not exercise proper care

and/or take appropriate precautions, and this

behavior resulted in damage to the device, the

cost of the repair will be my responsibility.

I understand that I am responsible for the

deductible amount if the insurance plan is

purchased. If insurance is not purchased, I am

responsible for the total cost of the repair or

replacement.

I will not install or use file-sharing programs to

download music, video, games, or other media or

any other app/program deemed inappropriate by

administrators and/or technology services.

I understand that the device and its accessory

equipment (battery, power cord, case, etc.) will

be returned at the end of the school year.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

DISCIPLINE (Reprinted from School Board policy #218)

The Board acknowledges that conduct is closely

related to learning. An effective instructional program

requires a wholesome and orderly school environment

and the efficacy of the educational program is, in part,

reflected in the behavior of students.

The Board shall require each student of this district to

adhere to the rules and regulations promulgated by the

administration and to submit to such disciplinary

measures as are appropriately assigned for infraction

of those rules. The rules govern student conduct in

school and during the time spent in travel to and from

school. Such rules shall require that students:

1. Conform to reasonable standards of socially

acceptable behavior.

2. Respect the rights, person, and property of others.

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3. Preserve the degree of order necessary to the

educational program in which they are engaged.

4. Obey constituted authority and respond to those

who hold that authority.

The Superintendent and the building principals shall

promulgate rules and regulations for student conduct

which carry out the purposes of this policy and are not

arbitrary, but bear a reasonable relationship to the need

to maintain a school environment conducive to

learning.

The building principal shall have the authority to

assign discipline to students, subject to the rules and

regulations of the school and to the student’s due

process right to notice, hearing, and appeal.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

(Reprinted from Chapter 12, Section 12.2 of the PA

School Code)

(a) Student responsibilities include regular school

attendance, conscientious effort in classroom

work, and conformance to school rules and

regulations. Most of all, students share with the

administration and faculty a responsibility to develop a climate within the school that is

conducive to wholesome learning and living.

(b) No student has the right to interfere with the

education of his fellow students. It is the

responsibility of each student to respect the rights

of teachers, students, administrators, and all others

who are involved in the educational process. (c) Students should express their ideas and opinions

in a respectful manner.

(d) It is the responsibility of the students to conform

to the following:

1. Be aware of all rules and regulations for student

behavior and conduct themselves in accordance

with them. Students should assume that, until a

rule is waived, altered or repealed in writing, it

is in effect.

2. Volunteer information in matters relating to the

health, safety and welfare of the school

community and the protection of school

property.

3. Dress and groom to meet fair standards of safety

and health, and not to cause disruption to the

educational processes.

4. Assist the school staff in operating a safe school

for all students enrolled therein.

5. Comply with Commonwealth and local laws.

6. Exercise proper care when using public facilities

and equipment.

7. Attend school daily and be on time at all classes

and other school functions.

8. Make up work when absent from school.

9. Pursue and attempt to complete satisfactorily the

courses of study prescribed by local school

authorities.

10. Report accurately in student media.

11. Not use obscene language in student media

or on school premises.

DETENTION

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the

detention schedule is subject to change.

Detention will take place at the discretion

of the building administration. These

detentions may be served after school or

will accumulate over the course of the year.

Once a student reaches a total of four (4)

detentions, administration will combine

these detentions into one-four (4) hour

Saturday detention at Cedar Crest Middle

School. Students who fail to attend their

assigned after school detention are subject

to further discipline.

After school detention will take place Monday

through Thursday of each week from 3:05 to 4:05 pm.

Students must report no later than 3:05 pm and must

serve their detention prior to attending any after school

activity. Detention will take precedence over all

other school activities. The original detention slip

will be given to the student. It is the student’s

responsibility to give this notification to the parents.

Students will not be excused from detention nor

allowed to reschedule unless a parent notification

has been made to a school administrator and

approved.

Students assigned detention are required to bring

homework or suitable reading material with them.

Transportation is available on the activity bus unless

the student is serving a bus suspension.

A detention assignment form will be sent home with

the student before the student is to report. Parents will

be informed of the detention via a call from the in-

school suspension monitor. Students who cut

detention will be subject to in-school suspension or

Saturday detention and will make up the detention

on the following day. A school administrator will

notify parents when this situation arises.

Excessive detentions may lead to a parent conference

or additional disciplinary action in an attempt to

change inappropriate behavior.

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SATURDAY DETENTION

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the

Saturday detention schedule is subject to

change. Saturday detentions will be held in

the Cedar Crest Middle School from 8:00

am to 12:00 pm on various Saturdays.

Students and parents will be fully apprised

of expectations and procedures by the

administrator assigning the detention.

Students who fail to attend their assigned

Saturday detention are subject to further

discipline.

The administration has the option of assigning

Saturday detention, which will be held in the Cedar

Crest Middle School from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Students and parents will be fully apprised of

expectations and procedures by the administrator

assigning the detention.

SUSPENSIONS

(Reprinted directly from Chapter 12, Section 12.7 of the

Pennsylvania School Code)

In-School Suspension

(Exclusion from classes):

1. A student may not receive an in-school suspension

unless the student has been informed of the

reasons for the suspension and has been given an

opportunity to respond before the suspension

becomes effective.

2. Communication to the parent or guardian shall

follow the suspension action taken by the school.

3. When the in-school suspension exceeds ten (10)

consecutive school days, an informal hearing with

the principal shall be offered to the student and the

student's parent or guardian prior to the 11th

school day in accordance with the procedures

relating in §12.8 (relating to hearings).

4. The student’s school entity has the responsibility

to make some provision for the student's education

during the period of the in-school suspension.

Students who are placed in in-school suspension will

lose all privileges given to other students. These

include, but are not limited to, the privileges to attend

class, eat in the cafeteria, use their locker, and the

privilege to participate in extra-curricular activities in

the middle or high school (i.e., sports, including

practice and games, plays, activity days, musical

concerts, dances, all sports days, etc.).

Students who behave inappropriately while in in-

school suspension will face additional disciplinary

action.

Students who accumulate two placements into in-

school suspension, or who violate the rules and

regulations of in-school suspension, may be suspended

out-of-school.

Out-of-School Suspension (Exclusion from school and school activities):

1. Temporary - exclusion for up to three (3) days by

principal without a hearing.

2. Full - exclusion for up to ten (10) school days

after an informal hearing before the principal is

offered to the student and the student's parent/

guardian.

3. Expulsion - exclusion from school for a period

exceeding ten (10) school days.

Students must be informed of the reasons for

temporary suspension while full suspension and

expulsion requires a prior informal hearing.

Suspension may not exceed ten (10) school days. If a

temporary suspension has been given, it can be

followed by a full suspension; but ten (10) days total

may not be exceeded.

Students will be given a reasonable amount of time to

make up work and exams resulting from temporary or

full suspension.

During the time of suspension, students are not to

enter or trespass on Cedar Crest Middle School

property, except for the specific purpose of doing

business in the school offices and must leave school

property immediately upon completion of business.

Failure to obey these regulations may result in a

trespassing charge filed with the District

Magistrate's Office.

Expulsion

1. Students are entitled to a formal hearing.

2. The School Board, Committee of the Board, or

Hearing Officer of the Board hold formal

hearings. A majority vote of the School Board is

required for expulsion.

3. Students have the right to be represented by

counsel.

4. The hearing shall be held in private if requested by

parents in writing.

It is impossible to list all the behavioral infractions that

may occur at school. The following are more serious

infractions for which more specific consequences can

be outlined.

ABETTING

Abetting is encouraging or inciting others to do wrong.

Students who are found responsible for instigating

other students into misbehaviors (especially fights) or

assisting in wrong doing will be assigned discipline

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consequences similar to that received by the

misbehaving students.

ASSEMBLIES

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there

will be no assemblies until further notice.

Assembly programs are provided for educational as

well as for entertainment purposes. Students will

observe the following courtesies during assemblies:

1. Teachers will bring their classes to the auditorium

and sit in the section assigned to their team.

Students are to enter quickly and quietly.

2. Books, papers, or bags are not to be brought to the

assembly unless instructed to do so.

3. Proper behavior is expected at formal assemblies.

Respect must be shown to the

presenters/performers by maintaining silence and

showing appreciation with applause at appropriate

times.

4. Instructions for dismissal will be given at the

conclusion of the program. Students are to remain

seated and quiet until dismissed. These programs are provided for the benefit of all

students. Students who misbehave may be excluded

from any or all assembly programs.

BULLYING

(Reprinted from CLSD Board Policy # 249)

Bullying means an intentional electronic, written,

verbal or physical act or series of acts directed at

another student or students, which occurs in a school

setting and or/outside setting, that is severe, persistent

or pervasive and has the effect of doing any of the

following:

Substantial interference with a student’s

education.

Creation of a threatening environment in the

school.

Substantial disruption of the orderly operation of

the school.

Bullying, as defined in this policy, includes

cyberbullying.

School setting means in the school, on school

grounds, in school vehicles, at a designated bus stop or

at any activity sponsored, supervised or sanctioned by

the school.

The Board prohibits all forms of bullying by district

students. The Board encourages students who believe

they or others have been bullied to promptly report

such incidents to the building principal or designee.

Students found guilty of bullying will receive

consequences which may include suspension and may

be reported to the local police for charges of

harassment. Multiple violations will result in possible

alternative placement or expulsion.

CHEATING

Because of the nature of this behavior, the classroom

teacher will determine the resulting disciplinary

action. Certainly a student's grade will be affected.

Should a pattern of cheating develop, the teacher may

refer the student to an assistant principal for more

severe disciplinary action.

CLASS CUTTING

Students have the responsibility to inform their

teachers if it is necessary to miss class. Failure to do

so is considered a class cut. Class is defined as any

scheduled activity or period during the school day,

including lunch.

A referral will be made by a teacher to the main office

when a student, who is not listed as absent, is missing

from their classroom. (Following location of the

missing student, he/she will be assigned a disciplinary

consequence for every missed class if cutting has been

determined.)

Additional class cut incidents will result in parent

notification and more severe disciplinary action.

CLASSROOM MISCONDUCT

The classroom teacher may use a variety of

motivational procedures to insure an atmosphere

appropriate to learning. Should a student not respond,

the teacher may initiate disciplinary action or may

refer the student to an assistant principal. The referral

may result in the withdrawal of the student from

class. Withdrawal will result in that student being

placed in the in-school suspension room until a

conference with the parent, student, teacher, and administrator takes place. A plan for the student's

reinstatement to class will be developed.

DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION

Intimate displays of affection are inappropriate in a

school setting. Staff members may assign disciplinary

consequences for displays of affection.

FIGHTING

Fighting, (engaging in a fight or scuffle entered into

by mutual consent), threats, or verbal harassment will

result in an in- or out-of-school suspension of up to ten

(10) school days on a first offense. Fighting does not

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solve problems and can place those involved, along

with innocent bystanders, in danger of injury.

Repeat offenders and those students who commit

malicious assault will be reported to the South

Lebanon Township Police. Following a police

investigation, law enforcement officers may issue a

citation for disorderly conduct or assault with the

District Magistrate's Office. In addition, disciplinary

action will be taken by the school administration.

If at any time injury results and the perpetrator can be

determined, the student's parents or guardians could be

held liable for damages.

Students who anticipate a conflict which could

result in physical violence should pass this

information to an administrator, guidance

counselor or the school's peer mediation program.

The peer mediation program is a service, which the

school offers to help students resolve problems

peacefully without any punitive consequences.

INSUBORDINATION

Students are expected to exhibit respect to all members

of the middle school staff and other students.

A student who refuses to follow directions given by a

staff member is insubordinate. Insubordination may

include the use of offensive and inappropriate

language, profanity, or gestures.

The staff will not condone incidents of this nature.

Offenders will be subjected to disciplinary measures.

LATE FOR CLASS

Students must be inside the classroom before the bell

rings. Consequences for being late will be determined

by the classroom teacher.

THEFT

Students apprehended in possession of items that are

not theirs will be subject to in-school suspension and

will be responsible to make restitution.

More serious degrees of theft will result in more severe

disciplinary action, which could include out-of-school

suspension and referral to the South Lebanon

Township Police Department.

VANDALISM

Vandalism is an unacceptable act that results in the

wasteful expenditure of tax money and student

materials.

Students found vandalizing school property will be

required to clean the vandalized area, make

restitution for damages, and spend time in after

school detention or be placed on in- or out-of-

school suspension.

Extreme cases can be referred to the police under

the Institutional Vandalism Act.

WATER BOTTLES

All students are permitted to carry a clear or

transparent water bottle only containing water. Four

water bottle filling stations have been installed

throughout the school for students to use.

DRESS

(Reprinted from CLSD Board policy # 221)

Students should take PRIDE in their learning and

arrive to school dressed appropriately and prepared to

learn. It is expected that students will dress in a

manner that is conducive to learning and instructional

practices. Modesty, cleanliness, and safety are also

important considerations.

As stated in Board Policy #221, the following student

dress or grooming practices are prohibited which:

1. Present a hazard to the health or safety of the

student him/herself or to others in the school.

2. Materially interfere with school work, create

disorder, or disrupt the educational process. 3. Cause excessive wear or damage to school

property.

4. Prevent the student from achieving his/her own

educational objectives because of blocked

vision or restricted movement.

5. Cause a disruption of the educational

environment.

More specifically, the following items are not

appropriate attire for school:

1. Clothing or jewelry containing lewd, violent or

vulgar words or pictures, and advertisements

for alcohol, tobacco or illegal substances.

2. Clothing which does not tastefully cover the

body, including low cut tops, exposed mid-

sections of the torso, tight fitting tops or pants,

shirts with straps and open back tops. 3. Clothing that reveals all or part of the stomach

and back. 4. Anything deemed to be sleepwear, including

“bedroom” shoes.

5. Head coverings of any kind.

6. Outerwear clothing is not to be worn to classes

or lunch. Students are to keep these items in

their lockers during the school day.

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7. Students will be asked to adjust their clothing

(pants/shorts/skirts) to waist level.

8. Skirts and shorts that are shorter than the

fingertip length of one’s arm when the arm is

extended are not permitted at any time.

9. Extreme appearance altering contact lenses.

10. Gang identifying symbols and clothing.

11. Facial and visible piercings that are deemed

unsafe. *Although students are allowed to wear

ripped jeans, students may not wear jeans with

holes higher than their fingertips when their

arms are extended at their sides.

12. Large chains/wallet chains of any sort.

The right of interpretation and enforcement of these

basic guidelines is the responsibility of the building

principal or designee and can result in a student’s

removal from class until the student conforms to

appropriate dress.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES, SPORTS CARDS AND

OTHER PLAY ITEMS

Under no circumstances are iPods, headsets, musical

devices, electronic games, laser pens, sports cards, or

play items (toys) of any kind permitted to be used

during the school day. Students are strongly advised

not to bring these items to school due to the

possibility of theft. If this should occur, the school

will not be responsible for investigating or retrieving

stolen items. Items of this kind used by students

during the school day will be confiscated.

CELL PHONES

Cell phones are not to be visible or turned on during

the school day or while riding district provided

transportation. If a student is found with such a

device:

First Violation: Student is advised of the policy,

device may be returned at the end of the day.

Second Violation: Student surrenders willingly

and parent will be required to pick up the device.

Third Violation: The school will withhold the

device for 1 week before returning it to a parent.

Additional occurrences will result in a parent,

student, and school conference to solve this

recurring school violation.

There may be NO unauthorized taking of pictures

or videos at any time during the school day. Please

be advised that school district administration

reserves the right to review contents of digital

devices if reasonable suspicion exists that school

rules have been violated.

BUS TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS

1. Pupils are expected to be on time at the bus

stops.

2. Pupils should observe proper respect and care

of property while waiting for the bus.

3. Pupils should stay off the road as far as possible

and wait until the bus stops completely before

approaching it for boarding.

4. Pupils will be assigned seats when necessary,

and seating shall be three to a seat when

additional space is needed.

5. Students should not bring objects onto the bus

that cannot be safely carried on their laps.

Items such as large musical instruments,

drums, street hockey sticks, balloons, baseball

bats, etc. will not be transported.

6. Pupils should not place books, bags, lunch

bags, etc. in the aisle of the bus.

7. Pupils must not carry weapons, water pistols,

dangerous articles, or live animals onto the bus.

8. Pupils may not consume food, drink, drugs, or

tobacco on the bus.

9. Pupils should refrain from loud talking and

making unnecessary noise. No radios, etc.,

should be carried on to the bus. Personal

listening devices (e.g. iPods, MP3 players) are

permitted.

10. Pupils must refrain from vulgar, profane, or

argumentative talk.

11. Pupils are not to open windows without

permission. Arms or other parts of the body are

not to be placed outside of the windows.

12. Pupils are to be seated before the bus starts and

to remain seated until the bus stops.

13. Pupils should always cross the street in front of

the bus.

14. Pupils are to move away from the bus stop

quickly after leaving the bus.

15. Pupils are to ride assigned buses at all times

unless written permission is obtained from a

building principal.

16. Pupils are to remain in the bus if it stalls or

stops. If an emergency evacuation is required,

the driver will direct pupils to safety.

BUS STUDENT BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES

DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, DISTRICT

BUSES WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH VIDEO

CAMERAS WHICH WILL RECORD STUDENT

BEHAVIOR.

1. UNSAFE BEHAVIOR

(Fighting, throwing or projecting objects inside or

outside the bus, opening Emergency Door, possession

of dangerous weapons, etc.)

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(a) First Offense - Three (3) day suspension from bus

and parent contact.

(b) Second Offense - Ten (10) day suspension from

bus and parent contact.

(c) Third Offense - Possible suspension from all

district transportation for the year.

2. SMOKING

(a) First Offense - Five (5) day bus and in-school

suspension and fine in accordance with

Pennsylvania Law.

(b) Second Offense - Ten (10) day bus and in-school

suspension and fine in accordance with

Pennsylvania Law.

(c) Third Offense - Possible suspension from all

district transportation for the rest of the year.

3. DAMAGE ON BUSES

(a) First Offense - Three (3) day bus suspension plus

restitution.

(b) Second Offense - Ten (10) day bus suspension

plus restitution.

(c) Third Offense - Possible suspension from all

district transportation for the rest of the year plus

restitution.

4. GENERAL MISCONDUCT

Inappropriate behavior on the bus and at bus stops

(falsifying information, insubordination, disrespect,

use of profanity, etc.) will not be tolerated.

(a) High School and Middle School Students - Verbal

warning to permanent removal from all district

transportation.

1. First Offense - Verbal warning with

parents/guardians notified.

2. Second Offense - Three (3) day suspension from

bus with parents notified.

3. Third Offense - Ten (10) day suspension from

bus. Automatic parent conference.

4. Fourth Offense - Possible suspension from all

district transportation for the rest of the year.

Note: Disciplinary suspensions from buses results in

suspension from ALL district transportation.

Brightbill Transportation Inc. reserves the right to

prosecute students that vandalize any bus equipment

under the Institutional Vandalism Act of 1982. This

act states that intentional property damage can be

treated as a second-degree misdemeanor.

*The above penalties are minimums.

Circumstances could dictate more severe

punishment.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SCHOOL HOURS

The doors of the middle school will open at 7:30 am.

Buses are expected to begin arriving between 7:50 and

8:00 am. Upon arriving at school, students are to go

to their lockers and then directly to their homerooms.

Therefore, students arriving after 8:08 am. (except for

buses running late) will be regarded as tardy.

Dismissal is at 2:45 pm. Only students involved in a

supervised after school activity may remain. All

others must be out of the building by 3:00 pm. *Due

to the COVID-19 pandemic, lockers will not be

used this year. All students will be permitted to

carry backpacks from class to class.

Parents are instructed not to bring students to

school prior to 7:35 am. Personnel are not on duty

until 7:35 am. Therefore, the school cannot accept

responsibility and be placed in a position of liability

before proper supervision is available. Students

arriving at school via private transportation

should be dropped off at Door 6 at the back of

CCMS. This entrance is only accessible via Falcon

Drive and Crest Drive.

(Entering from State Drive: Take Falcon Drive, turn

right onto Crest Drive, and continue past the tennis

courts and large parking lot to access the safe Drop-

off/Pick-up area at DOOR 6. The drop-off area is

clearly marked with signs.

Entering from E. Evergreen Road: Turn in at the

high school entrance, continue straight past the front

of the stadium, bear left onto Crest Drive, and

continue past the tennis courts and large parking lot

to access the safe Drop-off/Pick-up area at DOOR

6. The drop-off area is clearly marked with signs.)

Afternoon pick-up (2:45-3:00 pm)

Vehicles will park near their student’s assigned door,

and the person picking up a student will walk to the

assigned door for dismissal. Students are required to

stay inside until an adult comes to the door for pick-

up.

6th grade only: The same location as student drop-

off at DOOR 6

7th and 8th grade (plus 6th grade siblings): The

cafeteria entrance at DOOR 5 between the tennis

courts and the middle school cafeteria

BOOKS

Students are responsible for taking care of text books

assigned to them. Cost to repair or replace damaged

books will be charged to the student; this includes stick

on but is not limited to damage caused by stretch or

stick on book covers.

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BICYCLES

Students are permitted to ride bicycles to school

provided parents have given written permission to do

so. This note must be filed in the office prior to riding

the bicycle. The school will not be responsible for

bicycles that are lost, stolen, or damaged.

Students who ride bicycles are reminded that they are

required to obey all traffic laws of the Commonwealth.

They are reminded that cyclists are sometimes difficult

for automobile drivers to see and should exhibit

additional caution during peak driving hours.

BREAKFAST PROGRAM

The Food Services Department is pleased to

announce that they will be serving breakfast at the

Commons Café Breakfast Kiosk in the Commons

Area. Breakfast is an important part of the school

day, and in an effort to reach all students, breakfast

will be offered in the Commons Area in a Grab N’

Go format. All students are encouraged to participate

in the school breakfast program.

2020-2021 School Year updated Breakfast

Procedures

When students are attending in school

instruction during the Blue/Gray Hybrid,

they will be asked to complete the Falcon

Café Survey.

o Breakfast will be ordered for the

following face-to-face instruction day.

Example: On Monday (in person)

students will order for their

Wednesday breakfast.

o Breakfast will arrive to the homeroom

classroom before students arrive to

class.

Students will pick up their meal and

milk choice from their homeroom

teacher.

Students must wash or sanitize their

hands before eating their breakfast.

Students will clean their desk area

before leaving homeroom.

All trash should be removed from

the desk areas and placed in trash

receptacle.

Students will be charged for their

meal, according to lunch status, by

the end of the school day.

o For students who were not able to place

their breakfast order, they will be

released by the homeroom teacher to the

Commons Area.

Grab N Go style breakfast will be

served for approximately 15 min for

students who would like a breakfast

but did not pre-order.

Hybrid Meal Program

All students participating in the Blue/Gray hybrid are

encouraged to purchase a Hybrid day meal to be

consumed at home. The Hybrid Meal program was

created to continue to provide nutritious meals to

students regardless of their instructional day location.

A hybrid meal consists of a breakfast (whole grains,

fruit and choice of milk) and lunch (entrée, fruit,

vegetable and choice of milk). All hybrid meals

include simple cooking instructions and many meals

can be reheated in the microwave, air fryer, or oven.

Hybrid meals will be charged according to lunch

status: free, reduced, or paid. Students may choose to

pick up only a breakfast, or only a lunch, or both

meals for their virtual day learning. Hybrid meals

will be picked up at the end of the in-person

instructional day during the Flex period.

Free or Reduced Price Meal Application

Free or Reduced Price Meal applications are sent to

all households who do not receive SNAP benefits in

July. Food Service encourages all families to

complete the application and return to your child’s

school on the first day of classes. On the first day of

school, students will receive a flyer to apply for free

or reduced priced meals online through the PA state

system COMPASS Families may apply for free or

reduced priced meals at www.compass.state.pa.us

along with other programs such as SNAP, TANF, etc.

Families who are not able to apply online, or need a

paper copy, can pick up an application at the main

office. Applications can also be printed from the

clsd.k12.pa.us > Service > Food Service > Free and

Reduced Meals

Applications should only be submitted once, for all

children in the household. (Ex. If you submit a paper

application, you do not need to submit an online

application and vice versa.).

When students are approved for free meals, BOTH

breakfast and lunch are free. When students are

approved for reduced price meals, students will be

charged $.30 for breakfast, and $.40 for lunch.

Students who do not qualify for free or reduced

priced meals will be charged full price for their

meals. ALL students are encouraged to purchase full

meals (entrée, fruit, vegetable, milk) as they provide

a complete nutritious meal and are the most

economical choice verse. a la carte items.

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Families who are approved for free or reduced priced

meals through a paper or online application could be

subject to verification. Each year, on October 1, or

the first school day in October, Food Service is

required to pull a random sample of applications and

verify income. Families who receive a verification

letter must respond and provide the information

needed to keep the free or reduced price benefit.

BUS FOR STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there

will be no activity busses until further

notice.

The school district offers one additional bus run for

students participating in after school activities.

The bus run leaves the middle school around 4:15 pm.

These buses operate Monday through Thursday.

Students should tell the bus driver where their normal

bus stop is located since the bus will only stop in an

area where there is need. Since only three or four buses

cover the entire district, it is not possible for the drivers

of the activity buses to stop at every pupil's residence.

This service is offered by the district in an attempt to

get every pupil as close to home as possible.

Please note that this bus run is for students involved

in activities. Students staying to watch after school

sporting events must have arrangements for

transportation home. Students are not permitted to stay

after school unless they are under the supervision of a

teacher, coach, or proctor.

FIRE DRILLS

Students should move toward the prescribed exits in a

quick, quiet, and orderly fashion. Running is not

desirable because it can cause the potential for danger

and harm. Teachers are to organize students in a line.

When leaving the classrooms, teachers should make

sure that lights are left on, and the door is closed but

not locked.

Students must remain in line and be taken a sufficient

distance from the building so they would not interfere

with emergency fire apparatus. Teachers are to take

roll of their group while standing away from the

building. Any missing students should immediately be

reported by an assigned runner to the secretary

stationed where they exited the building.

Evacuation routes are posted in each classroom.

Students should make it a point to become familiar

with those routes in order to properly respond during

a fire drill.

HALL PASSES

Students will be using electronic hall passes to sign in

and out of classrooms this year.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

If, during the course of the school term, it is necessary

to close school, announcements will be made via

Skyward and over local radio and T.V. stations at

frequent intervals well before the opening of school.

Please tune in one of the following stations:

WLBR 127O AM

WQIC 100 FM

WGAL – TV Channel 8

WHTM – TV Channel 27

PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL OR

DISTRICT OFFICE BECAUSE PHONES ARE

GENERALLY TIED UP WITH OTHER CALLS AS

THESE LINES MUST STAY OPEN IN CASE OF

EMERGENCIES.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS

Limited instrumental music lessons are provided by

the school district on both band and string instruments.

Lessons (generally small group or "sectionals") are

scheduled early in the year by the music instructors in

accordance with their regular teaching schedules.

Students are expected to attend ALL lessons for which

they have been scheduled. Frequent absences from

sectional lessons could result in an unsatisfactory

grade, detention, or removal from the band, or

orchestra.

INSURANCE

Parents have the opportunity to purchase school

accident insurance for their children. Accident

insurance policies are sold to students at a minimal

cost. The school derives no profit from this service.

Students may enroll in the plan during the first two

weeks of school. Homeroom teachers will collect the

premium. It should be noted that this insurance is a

contract between the parents and the insurance

company. All negotiations other than the purchase

of the policy must be with an agent of the company.

LOCKERS

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, students

will not be utilizing their lockers.

A locker will be assigned to each student at the

beginning of the year. Lockers are the property of the

school district and are subject to inspection by

administrative personnel. Students are advised not to

keep anything valuable in their lockers. Lockers are

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provided only for the temporary storage of clothing

and school materials.

The school is not responsible for money, jewelry, or

other valuables taken from lockers. Large amounts of

money brought to school for an urgent reason should

be placed in the office. All lockers are equipped with

a combination lock. Students should NEVER share

their combination with others, not even their best

friend, or “rig” their locker. Should the locker

become damaged due to the student's misuse, that

student will be liable for repair costs.

Students are permitted to go to their lockers before

school, before and after physical education classes,

before and after lunch, and at the end of the day.

Students loitering in the locker areas in between

classes will be subject to disciplinary consequences.

Students may purchase locks from school for use in

the gym locker room. Other “store bought” locks

are not permitted.

LOST AND FOUND

Items of clothing, lunch boxes, books, etc. found by

the custodians, teachers, or other persons are placed in

the cafetorium in the "Lost and Found". Students are

free to look through these items and take those things

that belong to them, provided that they offer proof of

ownership. Following the close of school, these items

will be held for two weeks, after which time they will

be given to one of the social agencies for distribution

to needy persons or discarded.

NOTE: It is strongly recommended that parents

clearly mark all items of clothing, which are brought

to school, especially those used in physical education

classes or placed in lockers. This is both a deterrent to

those who might want to "borrow" these items as well

as simplifying the identification of the articles when

brought to the office as "lost and found." Initials or

names can be stitched into items or a permanent

marker can be used. Please make the marks as legible

as possible!

PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXCUSES

Ailing pupils will be excused from gym classes on the

written request of the family doctor, or on a daily basis

by a parent's written request. This note should be

presented to the physical education teacher at the

beginning of the class period. All pupils are expected

to participate in physical education activities as

required by state law.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION

Students transported to and from school via private

transportation should be dropped off or picked up at

the cafetorium entrance located next to the band

room.

PUBLICITY RELEASE/PHOTO REFUASL

Photos and videotape footage of Cornwall-Lebanon

School District students involved in various school-

related activities often are used as part of the district’s

community relations program. Photographs-

videotape may be used in district publications, video

productions, district website, social media,

newspapers, and on television. If for any reason you

do not give permission for publicity of your child,

please complete a Cornwall-Lebanon School District

Publicity Release Form in the main office.

SALES CAMPAIGNS

School Board Policy prohibits sales campaigns in

school without the permission of the principal. There

are no exceptions to this policy.

Students who take it upon themselves to sell items

in school will have those items confiscated and will

be subject to disciplinary action.

SCHOOL VISITORS

The Board welcomes and encourages visits to school

by parents/guardians, adult residents and interested

educators. To insure order and safety in the school,

visitors are required to report to the main office

and sign in. No visitor may confer with a student in

school without the approval of the principal or

designee. Visitors may not share matters of student

engagement or any other educationally relevant

information with other members of the public as this

is a violation of student records (FERPA). Visitors are

not invited to have lunch with students.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Detailed information on many student activities will

be found in a Directory of Clubs, Organizations,

Sports, and Activities, which is produced by the

middle school Parent-School Partners organization.

The brochure will be available beginning in the first

month of school. Students who have a particular

question about an activity should refer to the directory

for the name of the advisor or coach to contact. We

look forward to having as many of our students as

possible participate in these extracurricular activities.

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TELEPHONES

The secretaries will take incoming calls for students

and teachers, and messages will be delivered

according to respective schedules. Should a student

need to make an emergency call, they must request

their teacher’s permission to use the classroom

telephone. Students who abuse the use of the phone

will have that privilege removed.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CEDAR CREST

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

List of Extracurricular Activities (Reference CLSD policy 227.2)

Cheerleading

Cross Country Team

Falcon Ensemble

Falcon Mat Club

Falcon Swim Club

Jazz Band

Jr. High Boys/Girls Soccer

Junior High Boys Basketball

Junior High Football

Junior High Girls Basketball

Junior High Girls Field Hockey

Junior High Girls Volleyball

Junior High Track and Field

Junior High Wrestling

Marching Band

Yearbook Staff

List of Co-curricular Activities (Reference CLSD policy 227.1)

Band

Baseball Club

Chamber Orchestra

Chorus

Diamond Dash

Drama Club

Envirothon

Falcon Readers Book Club

Geography Bee

Girls who Code

Library Aides

Master/Quiz Bowl

Mini THON

Mixed Ensemble

Odyssey of the Mind

Orchestra

Reading Olympics

Sketch

Spelling Bee

Students for Christ

Technology Student Association (T.S.A.)

Wellness Club

Yearbook Staff

Youth Action Club (YAC)

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CCMS WINGS OF PRAISE

Wings of Praise focuses on creating a positive

environment and rewards positive actions and

behavior with rewards!

Wings of Praise allows you to build positive

relationships with EVERYONE in our Falcon

Community

A Falcon shows pride by always having a

positive attitude, does what is right, works

hard, and shares his or her talents with others.

CEDAR CREST MIDDLE SCHOOL

6th GRADE DAILY SCHEDULE

Arrive 7:45 to 7:55 am

Homeroom 7:55 to 8:08 am

1 8:11 to 8:56 am

2 8:59 to 9:44 am

3 9:47 to 10:32 am

4 10:35 to 11:20 am

5 11:23 to 12:08 pm

6 12:11 to 12:43 pm *Lunch

7 12:44 to 1:29 pm

8 1:32 to 2:17 pm

Flex 2:20 to 2:45 pm

CEDAR CREST MIDDLE SCHOOL

7th GRADE DAILY SCHEDULE

Arrive 7:45 to 7:55 am

Homeroom 7:55 to 8:08 am

1 8:11 to 8:56 am

2 8:59 to 9:44 am

3 9:47 to 10:32 am

4 10:35 to 11:20 am

5 11:23 to 11:55 pm *Lunch

6 11:56 to 12:41 pm

7 12:44 to 1:29 pm

8 1:32 to 2:17 pm

Flex 2:20 to 2:45 pm

CEDAR CREST MIDDLE SCHOOL

8th GRADE DAILY SCHEDULE

Arrive /lockers 7:45 to 7:55 am

Homeroom 7:55 to 8:08 am

1 8:11 to 8:56 am

2 8:59 to 9:44 am

3 9:47 to 10:32 am

4 10:35 to 11:07 pm * Lunch

5 11:08 to 11:53 pm

6 11:56 to 12:41 pm

7 12:44 to 1:29 pm

8 1:32 to 2:17 pm

Flex 2:20 to 2:45 pm

CEDAR CREST MIDDLE SCHOOL

LATE START SCHEDULE

Homeroom 9:45 to 10:08 am

1 10:11 to 10:39 am

2 10:42 to 11:10 am

3 11:13 to 11:41 pm

4 11:44 to 12:12 pm (8th gr. lunch)

5 12:15 to 12:43 pm (7th gr. lunch)

6 12:46 to 1:14 pm (6th gr. lunch)

7 1:17 to 1:45 pm

8

Flex

1:48 to 2:16 pm

2:19 to 2:45 pm

Flex

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CORNWALL-LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT 2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 - Staff Orientation Day Wednesday, August 26, 2020 - Professional Learning Day Thursday, August 27, 2020 - Professional Learning Day Monday, August 31, 2020 - First Day for BLUE (A-L) Students Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - First Day for GRAY (M-Z) Students

Friday, September 4, 2020 - Professional Learning Day – No School for Students Monday, September 7, 2020 - Labor Day - No School

Monday, October 12, 2020 - Professional Learning Day – No School for Students

Friday, November 6, 2020 - Professional Learning Day – No School for Students Wednesday, November 25, 2020 through Monday November 30, 2020 - Thanksgiving Vacation – No School

Thursday, December 24, 2020 through Friday, January 1, 2021 - Winter Vacation – No School Monday, January 18, 2021 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No School (1st weather Make-up Day) Monday, January 25, 2021 - Professional Learning Day – No School for Students

Monday, February 15, 2021 - Presidents’ Day – No School (2nd weather Make-up Day)

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 - Professional Learning Day* – No School for Students (3rd weather Make-up Day) * This Professional Learning Day may change to Thursday, April 1, depending upon weather make-up days.

Thursday, April 1, 2021 through - Spring Vacation – No School Monday, April 5, 2021 (Monday, April 5 is the 5th weather Make-up Day)

Monday, May 31, 2021 - Memorial Day – No School

Friday, June 4, 2021 - Last Day for Seniors – Commencement Wednesday, June 9, 2021 - Final Student Day Thursday, June 10, 2021 - 4th weather Make-up Day Friday, June 11, 2021 - 6th weather Make-up Day

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